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Been shaking down folks for as long as I can remember.

Stay on the back streets, drive carefully and cheerfully, wave pedestrians across with a smile..............and make sure you have some small bills easily accessible, Christmas isn't that far away (at least according to Costco).

Or possibly a realization that providing the necessary bandwidth to those who must be constantly streaming video on their phones is not helpful in keeping down costs for the "average" customer. We avoid all-inclusive resorts for a similar reason: there are simply way too many people making sure they get "their money's worth". Many of our lakeside friends used to come down to the beach on those Thanksgiving trips. Most if not all have quit that, citing exactly that reason. Next time you're in an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant take a look at the size of the average patron and notice how many trips they make, LOL. Then just be glad you're not stuck in the middle seat between 2 of them on a plane......or maybe you have been!

All very true. You have studied the rules carefully and know what you're doing. To the "average" buyer or seller my advice would still be the same: Don't do it. Yes, I would probably sell my car to you as you have established a reputation for honesty. I probably would not sell it to anyone else. I would definitely not buy one in Mexico for the reasons you listed, especially the difficulty obtaining a new title and plates unless I had a residence in Texas. I presume South Dakota, specifically Clay County could solve that problem but as you pointed out, takes time. To the average Gringo, don't get involved in that kind of transaction.

For a rookie? Yes.

It is illegal for anyone to sell you an imported car here in Mexico. When you got the TIP you promised not to do that. The car must be removed and the transaction must take place in the US or Canada. Then, as you say, you can import it yourself since the owner must (should) cancel his own TIP upon leaving. Do yourself a big favor and don't even think about buying a US car here. Do yourself an even bigger favor and don't even bring one in if you intend to live here. Lots of Mexican plated cars for sale and you'll be glad you did.

Our Doc in Ajijic told us many years ago that generally the strength of the sting is related to how long ago they had their last kill. The longer the time the more severe the sting. Makes sense but who knows? Have never seen one here in PV. (Knocks on wood)

Cool!

We were also down in PV.

Geez, OK, OK you win if the Pillsbury Bake-Off is the Gold standard. I yield to your expertise. I don't enter Chili Cookoffs or Bake-a-Thons and yes, of course you meant to quibble, haha. I guess if you don't grill a USDA Prime rib eye you are grilling a substitute. So the question really is: is a homemade substitute better than going without? We report, you decide. Saludos

If you like to drink it straight up I agree. I just made 3/4 cup yesterday for use in a blueberry muffin recipe. Everyone liked them so much they're gone today. If you can find the real stuff or powdered, by all means go for it. If not, homemade beats going without.

Much easier to make your own. Milk and vinegar. http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-a-quick-easy-buttermilk-substitute-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-185757 Works fine for me.

Maybe on the forehead would be more visible.

Tough to implement in real life. Unless you travel with it chances are any medical help will in fact try to resuscitate. Once hospitalized, a talk with the people responsible and the AP in the presence of a witness may well be all you need. If not competent, you next of kin or best friend, etc. MAY be able to discuss your wish with the doc. Having the document you ask about could be very helpful so make sure the right person has possession of it. My wife had a very nice phone conversation with the doctor in charge of her dad's care. The doc explained her dad was not competent to make medical decisions and that in the absence of a DNR they would be required to do so. She asked if he would place a DNR and the doc agreed and a couple of months later he suffered another cardiac arrest and died a peaceful death. One to one is many times better than a legal doc.

Excellent info. I didn't think a 40' could make the turn but obviously I was wrong.

I can visualize where you are talking about across from El Parque. I cannot imagine a 40' Moho being able to turn that corner, but maybe that's just my old feeble brain.

So you would use them again if the need arose?

Were you happy with their service?

Thanks for the chuckle!

Wonder how long that post will last. Mod, if you take it down you can delete this one also.\ It is OK your intentions were good as were chillins

First you pointed out a rental in USD, then you say they are illegal. Hmmm.............

"Hostage" might be a little over the top, no?

Retailers routinely do not give up the names of their suppliers. Frustrating but par for the course.

I remember many years ago that Mexico was complaining to Canada about their signal bleeding over and stealing business from SKY. I assume Canada said sorry, we didn't mean to and we'll fix it next time. Perhaps next time is coming.

Yes Pete and I have no dog in the fight. It seems to me that Shaw is telling people they will not notice any difference if they have upgraded. Implicit is the assumption that the hardware is in Canada not somewhere that it's not supposed to be.